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How Does the 2016 Nissan Maxima Compare to Its Predecessor?
By Product Expert | Posted in Nissan Maxima, Vehicle Comparisons on Tuesday, September 29th, 2015 at 2:36 am
2016 Nissan Maxima vs 2015 Nissan Maxima
The 2016 Nissan Maxima is one of the most exciting vehicles for the new model year due to its redesign and updated equipment. Anytime new models come out we often get asked how these vehicles compare to their previous versions. In the case of the sport sedan, you may be looking to compare the 2016 Nissan Maxima vs 2015 Nissan Maxima, however there actually was not a Maxima released for 2015. The last new Maxima before the update made an appearance in 2014. We can still help you understand how the new 2016 Maxima is different from the 2014 model though.
The most notable change from 2014 to 2016 has to be the Maxima redesign. As you can see from the photo above, the Maxima looks incredibly different from its predecessor with completely different styling. Despite this change, the Maxima is still just as incredible as ever and many would even say more so. Apart from this massive redesign, there are a few changes to the specifications. Check out the chart below for these differences.
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| Specifications | 2016 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S | 2014 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5-liter V6 | 3.5-liter V6 |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 290 hp |
| Fuel Economy (mpg) | 22 city / 30 highway | 19 city / 26 highway |
| Front Legroom | 45 inches | 43.8 inches |
| Passenger Volume | 99 cubic feet | 96 cubic feet |
Not only does the new Maxima see huge improvements to its performance, efficiency and interior space, but it also offers the most cutting-edge features and technology. Daytime running lights, voice recognition, and a front LCD screen are just a few of the newly added features to the 2016 Maxima model. Other features include LED signature lighting, zero gravity front seats, a remote start system with intelligent climate control, a dual panel panoramic moonroof, climate controlled front seats, the advanced driver-assist display, and much more.
The new Maxima also now offers driver assistance technology standard on select trims levels. This technology includes great systems like predictive forward collision warning, forward emergency braking, and driver attention alert. With a full redesign and so many great features, the Maxima is truly redefining the sport sedan. If you want to see first hand how the 2016 Nissan Maxima compares to the 2014 Nissan Maxima, reach out to your local Nissan dealer and schedule a test drive.
